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Coffeemaker

1958 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Globular base jug with flat bottom, plastic handle and steel strap. Upper part baluster form with funnel base and detachable filter, plastic lid.

Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Clear glass, plastic, steel strap.
Brief description
Glass coffee maker, made by Pyrex for Corning Glass Works, New York State, USA, 1958
Physical description
Globular base jug with flat bottom, plastic handle and steel strap. Upper part baluster form with funnel base and detachable filter, plastic lid.
Dimensions
  • Height: 28cm (Note: Taken from register.)
Marks and inscriptions
The funnel is printed in white PYREX R MADE IN USA UWS.
Credit line
Given by Corning Glass Works.
Production
This model, called the Manhatten, a cheaper version of the Aiken, was, according to Corning, produced in 1958 as a continuation of the Silex coffee maker (Silex was acquired by Corning in 1955).
Collection
Accession number
C.211-1985

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Record createdOctober 20, 1998
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